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Tea exports in 1H hit four-year high

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July 24, 2025

Tea exports reach 126.8 Mnkg in 1H, marking 6% YoY growth June exports rise 11% YoY to 23 Mnkg, boosting overall 1H performance Export earnings reach $ 743 m, highest since 2014 FOB value up from $ 5.77 in 2024 to $ 5.87, driven by more value-added products Iraq emerges as top importer during 1H, Libya makes second place edging over Russia

Tea exports in 1H hit four-year high

SRI Lanka's tea export performance in the first half of 2025 has reached its highest level in four years, driven by strong demand, an improved value-added product share, and rising shipments to key markets, according to Customs data analysed by Asia Siyaka Research.

June tea exports rose to 23 million kilograms (Mnkg), marking an 11% increase compared to the same month last year. This surge pushed total exports during the first half to 126.8 Mnkg, up 6% from 119.1 Mnkg in 2024.

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